giving back • me • beauty & fashion • bettering communities
by Mom It Forward on June 2nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Eco-Friendly—Did you know that when Jyl was in Florida recently, she wore a sweatshirt made from recycled plastic bottles? Did you even know that sweatshirts—comfortable ones—can be made from plastic? Well, they can, as demonstrated by Hanes, a brand that has pledged to reduce the environmental impact of the…
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 22nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Last November, I went on a trip to India with Aveda, expecting to have an entirely philanthropic experience. Instead, I had a well-rounded experience that included not only humanitarian aid but also sight seeing, cultural experiences, and great insight into going green. That last one really caught me…
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my world • Leaving a Legacy
by Jen Tilley on January 23rd, 2011 | No Comments »
Going green is a hot topic – and for good reason. As consumers, we face hundreds of small choices on a daily basis and how we make those decisions can impact generations to come. Living a greener life not only helps the planet, it also helps you model good behavior…
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my world • Mom It Forward Mondays
by Mom It Forward on January 17th, 2011 | No Comments »
This week's Season of Service challenge involves serving through taking care of the environment. This is inspired by sponsor Seventh Generation's Planet Home, a book that shares ways to clean and maintain a home in a natural, nontoxic way so as to have an impact on our health and…
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giveaways!
by Jen Tilley on October 21st, 2010 | 242 Comments »
Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world's most trusted brand of authentic, safe and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. They make non-toxic, hypoallergenic laundry detergents that are free of dyes and synthetic fragrances. The detergents are formulated for cold-water washing to help reduce energy use, as well as…
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